noun
- a genus of evergreen shrubs with small white or pink bell-shaped flowers
- a constellation in the northern sky
- in Greek mythology, an Ethiopian princess rescued by Perseus
Usage: botany
Usage: astronomy
Usage: mythology
Examples
- The andromeda shrubs bloomed beautifully in the acidic soil of the garden.
- We planted several andromeda bushes along the shaded border.
- The constellation Andromeda is visible in the autumn sky.
- Astronomers located the Andromeda Galaxy within the constellation.
- In the myth, Andromeda was chained to a rock as sacrifice to a sea monster.
- Perseus fell in love with Andromeda after saving her life.
- The story of Andromeda has inspired countless works of art.